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I think that many people feel uncomfortable dealing with people who have MR or other disabilities that "show". However that does not excuse them from not treating everyone like they are a human being DESERVING of respect.
I don't know you're whole situation but if it was me I would probably try to contact the half niece and thank her for the FB posts and tell her that your Niece enjoyed them and is looking forward to learning more about her half sister and her family and leave it at that.
Speaking as someone with a non showing disability I think that it stinks how people judge others on what they can't do inside of what they can. Like I can't work because of my back pain and my narcolepsy but I can do other things. I just have to plan ahead to make sure I adjust my sleep schedule a week in advance if it's something that is outside of my normal schedule. I can go to dinner, but not dinner and a movie.
I think you get the idea.
I hope that things work out between your new found relatives.
Jenny
She's blessed to you have to look out for her and take care of her. The people that choose not to be a part of our lives for whatever reason are missing the chance to learn and grow. It's their loss not ours, although at times it is very disappointing.
If she had ended up having more contact with your family it sounds like she would have been what I call a "toxic" relationship, so not worth the effort and can drag you down too.
So glad I was taught at a young age that when I see a person in a wheelchair or with other obvious disability not to stare but to smile and say hello. I think that because I grew up socializing with adults more than kids my own age changed my out look on things too.
Jenny
